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UK FCA guidance leaves little creative freedom for financial promotions online

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:06:55 +0100

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Firms need to comply with both financial and advertising regulators as scrutiny of social media intensifies

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European Parliament formally adopts Product Liability Directive

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:21:12 +0100

What changes and practical actions should businesses be considering?

Setting sail globally: launching internationally in an interconnected world

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:42:37 +0100

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Launching a business internationally can be a game-changer but comes with its own set of challenges and considerations

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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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EU directive to empower consumers for the green transition published in the Official Journal of the EU | European Parliament adopts first reading position on Green Claims Directive | EU Parliament and Council of the EU adopt proposal for regulation on political advertising

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What would Labour do? Which tax proposals remain 'on the table' after the UK Spring Budget?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:11:41 +0000

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Labour, following the chancellor's adoption of two of its proposed tax policies, may now look to introduce other reforms

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Digital ad ruling by CJEU finds IAB Europe 'joint controller' for consent in TCF processing

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:10:41 +0000

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Businesses relying on the online advertising framework may need to amend policies and user-facing information

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Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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LockBit operations disrupted by international law enforcement | Joint advisory about state-sponsored cyber attackers compromising critical infrastructure | Potential delay to Cyber Resilience Act

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Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Ofcom consultation on regulations to update the fees for Wireless Telegraphy Act licences

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UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:33:42 +0000

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What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?

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Technology, Media, and Communications Annual Review 2024: key themes

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:16:00 +0000

AI, digital regulation, M&A and emerging 'inclusive' policies are among the areas of focus for this year's review

Dutch Data Protection Authority issues new guidance and steps up cookie-banner supervision

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:06:29 +0000

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Organisations have more clarity on the content and layout of cookie banners but need to check their compliance

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High Court rules in UK’s third-ever cartel damages judgment

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:42:53 +0000

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Osborne Clarke acts for successful corporate claimants in damages claim relating to a worldwide LCD panels cartel

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English court finds trade mark valid for oat-based drinks despite use of the term 'milk'

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:25:00 +0000

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High Court rules that the UKIPO wrongly found mark invalid and did not breach regulation on use of term 'milk'

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What is the latest on the UK government's approach to regulating AI?

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:23:38 +0000

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The response to the AI white paper confirms no new legislation and a decentralised approach, but what else is planned?

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UK AI and copyright voluntary code of practice dropped – what next?

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:56:12 +0000

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Balancing IP rightsholders' and AI developers' interests proves difficult as agreement on a code cannot be reached and Lords committee calls for certainty

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DORA – New EU cybersecurity law for Crypto

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:21:12 +0000

Crypto-assets are digital in their nature, but in many ways resemble traditional assets. In line with the EU's Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets ("MiCAR"), crypto-assets are digital representation of a value or of a right that is able to be transferred and stored electronically using distributed ledger technology or similar (DLT).

As the economic value of crypto-assets is stored directly "on-chain”, embedded within the DLT tokens, security of the distributed ledger technology and related digital services gains critical importance. This does not go unnoticed by the regulators.

In this piece we will take a look at the newest EU regulation on cybersecurity in the financial sector – the Digital Operational Resilience Act ("DORA") – and its impact on the crypto-assets market.

Payment services reform poses challenge for Europe's people platforms, MSPs and payroll companies

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:29:06 +0000

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Those that have relied on the commercial agent exemption will need to revisit their business models to remain compliant

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Looking back at the press publisher right to fair compensation in 2023 and looking forward to 2024

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:44:56 +0000

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As implementation of the European Copyright Directive continues, we look at the most recent developments and at what is coming down the track

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The evolution of the Spanish audiovisual and advertising market: who will be considered an influencer?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:46:35 +0000

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Influencers have 2 million-plus followers, earn more than €500,000 and publish at least 24 videos each year

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UK Binding Corporate Rules: are updates a reason to reconsider the 'gold standard' transfer tool?

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:38:57 +0000

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The ICO's steps to lessen a post-Brexit admin burden with the launch of the UK BCR Addendum may again encourage uptake

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EU Parliament adopts stricter requirements for environmental and sustainability-related advertising

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:43:31 +0000

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Stricter EU requirements for environmental and sustainability-related advertising adopted – EU Parliament votes in favour of the Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition

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Six things to know about telecoms security rules for suppliers of UK network and service providers

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:31:50 +0000

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The rules introduced at the end of 2022 have increased compliance requirements and risks for telecoms providers

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What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:53:50 +0000

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Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law

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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Greenwashing | UK Online Advertising Programme | 'Dark patterns'

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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General Product Safety Regulation comes into effect | Right to repair – what's next in 2024? | UK's new International Recognition Procedure goes live

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